Ankara: At least 37 Sudanese migrants have tragically lost their lives during a perilous sea journey from Libya to Greece, following their desperate attempt to flee the ongoing war in Sudan. The grim news was confirmed by a Sudanese relief committee on Thursday.

According to Anadolu Agency, the El-Fasher Resistance Coordination, a grassroots committee, revealed in a statement that the deceased included women, children, and entire families who had embarked on the journey in search of safety. The committee highlighted the heartbreaking irony of their quest for refuge ending in tragedy at sea. It underscored the broader plight of Sudanese civilians displaced by the conflict in their homeland.

The victims hailed from multiple regions across Sudan, including El Fasher, El Geneina, Nyala, Gedaref, East Nile, Babanusa, and other towns. The committee's statement listed the names of 37 victims, among them several children, including a 7-month-old infant and others aged between 3 and 16 years old.

El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, was notably affected, with several victims originating from the city. The group expressed that death seems to shadow the people of El Fasher, from their homes to displacement routes and migration paths, even extending to the sea.

According to local and international institutions, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of El Fasher on October 26, 2025, amid accusations of civilian massacres and warnings of potential geographic fragmentation within Sudan. The conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023, stemming from disputes between the military and the RSF over plans to integrate the paramilitary force into the national armed forces. This war has sparked one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of nearly 13 million people.

Millions of Sudanese have been forced to abandon their homes, with many seeking refuge in neighboring countries or opting for hazardous migration routes across the Mediterranean Sea.